RE: [ozmidwifery] SA's stats are OUT!!!!!! AARGH!

[Julie Clarke]

Very important to talk to a politician about it and the press.   Julie Clarke Childbirth and Parenting Educator Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania  NSW  2224 T. (02) 9544 6441 F (02) 9544 9257 M. 0401 265 530 email [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Carolyn Donaghey Sent: Friday, 21 February 2003 2:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; jo Bainbridge Subject: [ozmidwifery] SA's stats are OUT!!!!!! AARGH!   I thought this might be of interest to our wonderful birthing community.  I have just received the Pregnancy Outcome in SA 2001 statistics, and they are not pretty.  I was sure that the caesarean rate would increase, but have to say am shocked at the true statistics.  The website to see the reports is www.dhs.sa.gov.au/pehs/pregnancyoutcome.htm Here are a few quick facts: Total births                                                17704 Caesarean Section                                        27.8% (elective 11.9% emergency 15.8%) Induction                                                    28.3% CS in private hospitals over 500 births p.a.    37.9% Spontaneous vaginal births                             59.5% I am unsure, does this still make us the knife happy capital of Australia???? With regret Carolyn Donaghey-Harris CARES SA Inc www.cares-sa.org.au